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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,369.59, 1,097,600.79 and 432,787.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,369.59, 1,097,600.79 and 432,787.21 is: 597,241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,369.59 : 1,097,600.79 = 432,787.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,369.59/1,097,600.79 = 432,787.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,369.59x = 1,097,600.79 × 432,787.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,369.59x = 475,027,582,476.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,027,582,476.85/795,369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,241.32

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